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Fundamentals of Interior Design

Portland, Oregon

COURSE OVERVIEW


Turn your passion for design into a professional career with our Fundamentals of Interior Design Program. This dynamic program is your pathway to the interior design industry, combining hands-on projects with essential knowledge in color theory, design history, lighting, the design process, socially responsible design and so much more.  

You’ll embark on an exciting journey of four residential design projects, each building your portfolio and refining your unique style. These projects lead to the pinnacle of the program—designing a full residential home. From concept to presentation, you’ll apply everything you’ve learned to create a stunning, cohesive, and functional residential space.

NEW! – Professional Fast-Track Program

This accelerated program combines our comprehensive Fundamentals of Interior Design course with one specialized technical course of your choice, empowering you to kickstart your design career in just three months. Choose from industry-leading options including AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign, Chief Architect, or Revit to build the technical skills needed for success.

Begin your journey today toward a fulfilling and impactful career in interior design. With a solid blend of creative and technical expertise, this program equips you to turn your vision into reality and build a career you love.

This is the first course and prerequisite to our Master Certification Program. Heritage School of Interior Design is licensed through the State of Oregon Department of Education.

COURSE OUTLINE


    • Introduction To Interior Design
    • Drawing Tools & Techniques
    • Construction Documents
    • Color Theory
    • Materials Terminology & Specification
    • Design History & Styles
    • Midterm Project: Apartment Conversion
    • Lighting
    • Design Process
    • Business Process
    • Presentation & Critique Guidelines
    • Socially Responsible/Universal/Green Design
    • Architectural Terminology & Construction Teams
    • Installation
    • Final Project: Complete Home Remodel

REQUIRED MATERIALS


    • Laptop Computer
    • Foundations of Interior Design, 3rd ed. by Susan J Slotkis
    • A full list of materials will be provided upon enrollment

Estimated materials cost: $350 (not including laptop)

COURSE TUITION


Fundamentals of Interior Design: $8,995

Fast-Track Program: $9,499

COURSE SCHEDULE


Day Program

FALL 2025
Day: Tuesday – Thursday
Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Date: September 23 – December 18 (No class Nov. 25-27)

Saturday Program

WINTER/SPRING 2025
Day: 
Saturday 
Time:
9:00am – 4:00pm
Date: 
February 22 – July 5 (No class Mar. 29, June 28)

FALL 2025/WINTER 2026
Day: Saturday 
Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Date: September 27 – February 7 (No class Dec. 27)

FINAL PROJECT EXAMPLE


Click on an image below to see the entire portfolio!

© Design by Chrissy Skillrud
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“There was not a single minute wasted during the Fundamentals program. It was practical information that I now use every day in my design business.”
Rachel Anderson
Harper Rae Design Co.
RACHEL ANDERSON, HARPER RAE DESIGN CO.

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  • ABOUT
    • OWNER & CEO
    • HERITAGE TEAM
    • SUCCESS STORIES
    • RIDQC CERTIFICATION
    • STUDENT TESTIMONIALS
    • DESIGN ASSOCIATIONS
    • CAREER SERVICES
  • CAMPUSES
    • PORTLAND
    • DENVER
    • SEATTLE
    • DALLAS – NEW!
    • SALT LAKE CITY – NEW!
    • LOS ANGELES – COMING SOON!
    • VIRTUAL
  • ADMISSIONS
  • EDITORIAL
    • PUBLICATIONS
  • CONTACT US
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